Netherlands visa requirements for Seychelloiss
Travel and visa requirements
Dutch Visa is not required for Seychelloiss
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- The government of the Netherlands permits the nationals of Seychelles to visit the country for up to 90 days without a visa.
- Tourists must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the Netherlands. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- On entry and exit, tourists with amounts exceeding EUR 10,000 or the equivalent in another currency (incl. banker's draft and cheques of any kind) must be declared.
- Citizens of Seychelles are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to spend during their stay in the Netherlands.
- Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in the Netherlands which could be a hotel reservation is also required or a letter from a host already living in the country.
- Tourists travelling to the Netherlands must present a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.
- Intending visitors can get to the Netherlands from any international airport in Seychelles. There are international airports in Victoria and Mahe.
- Condor, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines are some of the carriers that fly from Seychelles to the Netherlands.
- The estimated flight duration from Seychelles to Amsterdam, Netherlands is 12 hours, 35 minutes.
- The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate. The best time, however, to visit the country is from mid-April to mid-October.
- Euro is the official and only currency used in the Netherlands. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands spoken by about 98% of the population. English, west frisian and Papiamento are other languages spoken in the Netherlands.
- The most prominent religion in the Netherlands is Christianity, particularly, Roman Catholicism. Other religions in the country include Islam Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish.
- Popular delicacies in the Netherlands are stroopwafel, kroket, patat, poffertjes, bitterballen, drop and Kaas.
- Tourists are advised to budget about 70 Euros for daily expenses for their stay in the Netherlands.
- In the Netherlands, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The Netherlands uses Central European Summer Time (GMT+2). Seychelles is two hours ahead of the Netherland.
- Keukenhof, Rijksmuseum, Madurodam and Hoge Veluwe National Park are some of the tourist centres travellers can visit while in the Netherlands.
- Transportation in the Netherlands can be done through buses, car rentals, taxis, trains etc.
- Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Netherlands safe for tourists?
Generally, the Netherlands is safe for foreigners. There may be increased incidents of petty crimes in the main cities, but tourists can get by this with a little amount of caution.
Are the Dutch friendly?
The locals in the Netherlands are said to be very hospitable, and foreign visitors find it easy to relate and connect with them.
What is the best time to travel to the Netherlands?
The best time of the year to travel to the Netherlands based on the weather is from mid-April to mid-October when all travel conditions seem to be favorable.